Twisting and binding matter waves with photons in a cavity
Precisely measuring the energy states of individual atoms has been a historical challenge for physicists due to atomic recoil. When an atom interacts with a photon, the atom "recoils" in the opposite direction, making it difficult to measure the posi.....»»
Utilizing scanning SQUID microscopy to investigate local magnetic response of Bi2212
Phase transitions in different states of matter, such as the condensation of gases into liquids or the transition from a normal metal to a superconducting state, can be described using Ginzburg-Landau symmetry-breaking theory. However, such a theory.....»»
Heating proteins to body temperature reveals new drug targets
Some proteins shift their shape when exposed to different temperatures, revealing previously unknown binding sites for medications, new research has found......»»
Monitoring strategies of suspended matter after natural and deep-sea mining disturbances
"Dust clouds" at the bottom of the deep sea, that will be created by deep-sea mining activities, descend at a short distance for the most part. That is shown by Ph.D. research of NIOZ marine geologist Sabine Haalboom, on the bottom of the Pacific Oce.....»»
Some clever ways to search for primordial black holes
Primordial black holes (PBHs) have recently received much attention in the physics community. One of the primary reasons is the potential link to dark matter. In effect, if PBHs can be proven to exist, there's a very good chance that they are what da.....»»
Scientists create an "optical conveyor belt" for quasiparticles
Using interference between two lasers, a research group led by scientists from RIKEN and NTT Research have created an "optical conveyor belt" that can move polaritons—a type of light-matter hybrid particle—in semiconductor-based microcavities. Th.....»»
Tracing the origins of organic matter in Martian sediments
Although Mars presents a barren, dusty landscape with no signs of life so far, its geological features such as deltas, lakebeds, and river valleys strongly suggest a past where water once flowed abundantly on its surface. To explore this possibility,.....»»
Matter 1.3, Brilliant goes under, & Ridge MagSafe wallet on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the launch of Matter 1.3 and its new device categories, go hands-on with the Ridge MagSafe wallet, and break down the fall of Brilliant.HomeKit Insider PodcastThe big news this week is tha.....»»
New surface acoustic wave techniques could lead to surfing a quantum internet
Researchers at the University of Rochester have used surface acoustic waves to overcome a significant obstacle in the quest to realize a quantum internet......»»
Is dark matter’s main rival theory dead?
There’s bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests. Enlarge / Galaxy rotation has long perplexed scientists. (credit: NASA/James Webb Telescope) One of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics today is.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new M3 Matter hub focused on privacy and local automation capabilities
has released several smart home hubs over the years, and they have been a critical part of how the company has integrated with HomeKit. The company recently released the new Aqara M3 Matter hub, focusing on privacy and local automation capabilities......»»
New Sonos app breaks accessibility for visually impaired users, here’s what this advocate recommends
The new Sonos app launched today and was met with swift and intense backlash for removing many features and capabilities that long-standing customers value. While the company made an official statement on the matter, it hasn’t appeared to address a.....»»
Alternating triangular charge density wave domains observed within a layered superconducting compound
A research team consisting of NIMS and the Tokyo University of Science observed charge density waves (CDWs) within niobium diselenide (NbSe2)—a layered compound—at cryogenic temperatures and discovered that they form alternating triangular domain.....»»
Matter 1.3 pushes the standard into your kitchen, laundry room, and garage
Matter's latest update adds support for more appliances and features like the ability to finally set Scenes......»»
40 years later, Kontrabant 2 for ZX Spectrum is rebroadcast on FM in Slovenia
Celebrating radio waves, magnetic tape heads, and smuggled 8-bit computers. Enlarge / In 1984, the year 2000 was so promising, students made entire games promising to take you there. (credit: Radio Student) Software is.....»»
Physicists reach atomic-scale telegraphy with light
In the 1880s Heinrich Hertz discovered that a spark jumping between two pieces of metal emits a flash of light—rapidly oscillating electromagnetic waves—which can be picked up by an antenna. To honor his groundbreaking work, the unit of frequency.....»»
Study informs climate resilience strategies in urban, rural areas
Local decision-makers looking for ways to reduce the impact of heat waves on their communities have a valuable new capability at their disposal: a new study on vegetation resilience......»»
In Tesla Autopilot probe, U.S. prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud
U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles’ self-driving capabilities, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. .....»»
How rising treelines can affect Alpine lakes
An EPFL scientist along with colleagues from universities across Europe have completed the first-ever quantitative study of the changes that soil organic matter from forests can cause in high-altitude and high-latitude lakes once it's dissolved in th.....»»
Matter gains support for kitchen appliances, adds new energy-tracking features
The Matter 1.3 update adds support for several kitchen appliances, introduces new energy-tracking features, and improves its entertainment center functionality......»»
Matter IoT standard now supports EV chargers, kitchen and laundry appliances, and more
Today Matter, the Internet of Things (IoT) standard developed by major players like Apple, Google, and Amazon, has been updated to version 1.3. This release introduces support for a host of new device types, such as EV chargers and kitchen and lau.....»»